Newspaper leadership team names and roles
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher Chuck Peters is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ken Slaughter holds the title of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dale Larson is Vice President for Newspaper and Magazine Publishing Jerry Elsen is Editor of Editorial Pages and Editorial Board Chairman Mark Bowden is Managing Editor.
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Tug of war over Elian Gonzalez dignifies no one
The column criticizes Rep. Dan Burton for subpoenaing Elian Gonzalez and inserting politics into the case. It notes INS urged return to Cuba by Jan. 14 and cites the boy's near-drowning, family losses, and debate over his custody. It argues the dispute harms all involved.
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Elian Gonzalez
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Juan Miguel Gonzalez
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Elian
Coast Guard
Border Patrol
United States
Juan Gonzalez
Moronic Elian case sparks letters to the Gazette
The writer denounces INS and President Clinton for returning Elian Gonzalez to Cuba calling it a betrayal of American lives and liberty. The letter honors fallen service members and Elian’s mother while condemning Castro and White House actions.
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Stooges
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Fidel Castro
Abraham Lincoln
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Elian
America
Castro
White House
Tom Spivey
Tiffin
Mallard strip readers urge Gazette to keep it rolling
A Cedar Rapids reader laments the Gazette dropping Mallard from the comics page and mocks liberal readers while urging the paper to preserve its hometown journal identity. The letter recalls prior cartoons like Bloom County and Doonesbury and comments on Iowa City market influence.
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Sunday Gazette
Slick Willie
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Gazette
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Ad targets immigrants with English language pledge ad
The Gazette reports the American Immigration Control Foundation aired an ad showing multilingual children pledging to the flag and condemning non English speakers. Critics condemn the campaign as anti immigrant and biased toward Anglo culture, urging voters to question candidates on tolerance and language diversity.
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American Immigration Control Foundation
Iowa
America
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Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not vouch for information in readers letters and does not endorse opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal opportunity for publication.
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State representative thanks constituents in District 53 victory
The elected candidate thanks voters in House District 53 for the January 4 special election win. He notes the session starts Tuesday and expresses gratitude to volunteers who phone banked, staffed polls, drove voters, put up yard signs, and endorsed him.
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House
Iowa
Iowa image in the spotlight and the 19th century legacy
The piece argues Iowa lacks a distinct image beyond past fame. It cites historical figures like David B. Henderson and William Larrabee, notes Grassley and Harkin roles, and questions whether Iowa should adopt a new identity or celebrate its traditional, varied image. Henry Follett recalls Iowa history.
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House of Representatives
David B. Henderson
Iowa
William Larrabee
Lowa
Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
Tom Vilsack
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The Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns but prints only some. Submissions must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not printed. Anonymous letters are not accepted. limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
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